Financial Aid - Investing in Yourself

The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families achieve their goal of attaining
a degree from Nevada State College. We know that understanding the world of financial
aid may be difficult at times; however, we are here to help you use financial aid
to your advantage in funding the cost of your education.

With many federal, state and institutional financial aid programs available, don't
let finances stop you from achieving a college education. Financial aid, even loans,
is a great way to invest in you. If you have any questions, simply call 702-992-2150,
email finaid@nsc.edu or drop by the office in room 105 of the Dawson Building.

Please use the links at left to explore our services.

Nevada State College has partnered with Inceptia to provide streamlined FAFSA verification services. Please review and respond to
any correspondence you may receive from them in order to expedite the processing of
your application.

Student Loan Scams

Beware: Student Loan Scams Victimizing Students And Graduates

"With most Federal and private student loans, borrowers get a six month grace period
before their first payment is due. It's during this time that scammers try to take
advantage of unsuspecting student loan borrowers, and borrowers need to know what
to expect," Forbes reports.

"...The most common student loan scam that has been hitting recent graduates is the
student loan consolidation scam. ... Some scammers even tell you that you can lower
your payments.

The student loan consolidation scam typically involves a company offering to consolidate
your student loans for a fee (a processing fee, administrative fee, or consolidation
fee). In exchange for paying the fee, the company will consolidate your loans. ...

Advanced fee scams are another student loan scam victimizing borrowers across the
country. This scam involves a company offering to lower the interest rate on your
student loan in exchange for a fee up front. They will typically ask for the fee in
exchange for them negotiating on your behalf with your student loan servicer.

To get you to sign up, they will typically highlight other clients that they were
able to do this successfully with, and show you how much you could possibly save.
...

Finally, there are companies that are convincing student loan borrowers that they
can help you eliminate your student loan debt. This is a complete scam, that is usually
a sub-segment of the advanced fee scam. These companies will typically ask for money
up front to help negotiate the settlement of your student loans (similar to what you
see with credit card debt relief companies)."

NASFAA's "Financial Aid in the News" section highlights media coverage of financial
aid to help members stay up to date with the latest news. Inclusion in Today's News
does not imply endorsement of the material or guarantee the accuracy of information
presented.